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Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Under Investigation by NHTSA

NHTSA said Oct. 18 it will assess whether Tesla’s system, also known as FSD, has the ability to detect and appropriately respond to fog and other reduced visibility conditions.

October 18, 2024
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Elon Musk Unveils Tesla’s Cybercab

LOS ANGELES — Tesla unveiled its long-awaited robotaxi at a Hollywood studio Oct. 10, though fans of the electric vehicle maker will have to wait until at least 2026 before they are available.

October 11, 2024
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Tesla to Finally Roll Out Robotaxi Tonight

When Elon Musk finally unveils autonomous taxi prototypes late Oct. 10, the Tesla CEO will have a lot to prove.

October 10, 2024
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Tesla Reports Fifth Cybertruck Recall Within Year of Launch

Tesla Inc. notified U.S. auto-safety officials of a fifth recall involving the Cybertruck in the less than a year since the polarizing pickup launched.

October 3, 2024
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Tesla Posts First 2024 Quarterly Increase in Deliveries

Low-interest financing, sweet lease deals, price cuts and free charging boosted Tesla’s global deliveries in the third quarter, the first increase this year for the electric vehicle maker.

October 2, 2024
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Tesla Clears Hurdle in Suit Over Self-Driving Tech

Tesla is embroiled in numerous lawsuits over the Full Self-Driving feature, including from Tesla investors who claim they were misled.

September 30, 2024
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GM Begins Sales of Adapters for Tesla’s Charging Network

General Motors' electric vehicle customers are getting access to Tesla Superchargers starting this month, following an agreement struck last year between CEOs Mary Barra and Elon Musk.

September 18, 2024
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NTSB Describes Effort to Douse Tesla Semi Fire

WASHINGTON — California firefighters had to douse a flaming battery in a Tesla Semi with about 50,000 gallons of water to extinguish flames after a crash, NTSB said Sept. 12.

September 13, 2024
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Questions Grow About Safety of Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’

Driver experiences and crashes involving Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" system have drawn the attention of federal regulators.

August 28, 2024
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Uber Hires Ex-Tesla Charger Executive to Oversee EV Shift

Uber Technologies hired former Tesla Inc. executive Rebecca Tinucci to oversee the ride-hailing platform’s shift to electric vehicles.

August 20, 2024